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Sustainable Development
The document discusses decision-making tools and frameworks for sustainable development, including Agenda 21. It provides details on Agenda 21, including its goals of promoting sustainable development through government strategies and international cooperation. It also summarizes the Philippine Agenda 21, which aims to improve quality of life through equitable and environmentally sound development. The Philippine Council for Sustainable Development helps drive initiatives to achieve the goals of the Philippine Agenda 21.
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- 4. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL • Iden3fy or Recognize a Sustainability issue or Concern • Iden3fy or Consult Stakeholders Affected by this Issue • Research on the + and – impacts to environment, economy and health and well‐ being of the people
- 5. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL • Propose Crea3ve Op3ons or Solu3ons • Assess each Op3on or Solu3on in terms of + or – impact • Propose one Solu3on by Consensus
- 6. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL • Develop an Ac3on Plan and Contact Stakeholders for Input • Implement Ac3on Plan • Monitor and Evaluate Ac3on Plan • Communicate Results to the Community • Consult and Reassess
- 7. SUMMARY RESEARCH PLANNING CREATIVITY CONSENSUS BUILDING IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION PROBLEM SOLVING
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- 10. • It recognizes that sustainable development is primarily the responsibility of governments, and this will require na3onal strategies, plans and policies • The efforts of na3ons need to be linked by interna5onal coopera5on through such organiza3ons as the United Na3ons • The broadest public par5cipa5on, and the ac3ve involvement of the non‐governmental organiza3ons and other groups should also be encouraged
- 11. HITCHES OF AGENDA 21 • The objec3ves of agenda 21 require substan5al assistance for developing countries • They need this addi5onal support to cover the incremental costs of ac3ons to deal with global environmental problems, and to accelerate sustainable development • Money is also needed to allow interna3onal bodies to implement the recommenda3ons of Agenda 21
- 13. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21 • the na3on's blueprint for sustainable development • describes a path for individuals, families, households and communi3es • an ac3on plan for each ecosystem (coastal/marine, freshwater, upland, lowland, and urban) and across ecosystems in considera3on of the interac3on of the various lifescapes and landscapes found therein. • grounded on respect and ac5ve advocacy for the empowerment of the various social groupings of society to manage the economy, cri3cal resources, society and culture, poli3cs and governance and in the arena of foreign rela3ons
- 14. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21 • advocates a fundamental shi_ in development thinking and approach • departs from tradi3onal conceptual frameworks that emphasize sector‐based and macro concerns
- 15. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21 • Promotes harmony and achieves sustainability by emphasizing: • A scale of interven/on that is primarily area‐based – The na3onal and global policy environment builds upon and supports area‐ based ini3a3ves • Integrated island development approaches where applicable – This recognizes the archipelagic character of the Philippines which includes many small island provinces – • People and integrity of nature at the center of development ini/a/ves – This implies the strengthening of roles, rela3onships, and interac3ons between and among stakeholders in government, civil society, labor and business – Basic sectors have an important role to play in achieving equity and managing the ecosystems that sustain life.
- 16. • PA 21 envisions a beaer quality of life for all Filipinos • through the development of a just, moral and crea3ve, spiritual, economically vibrant, caring, diverse yet cohesive society • characterized by appropriate produc3vity, par3cipatory and democra3c processes, and living in harmony • within the limits of the carrying capacity of nature and the integrity of crea3on
- 17. • PA 21 was adopted on 26 September 1996, with the issuance of Memorandum Order No. 399 by then President Fidel V. Ramos • Philippine Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) • The ac3on agenda is based on the impera3ves of the current na3onal situa3on and emerging landscape for sustainable development
- 18. • PA 21 is a dynamic document • will con3nue to evolve – as new challenges and opportuni3es emerge – as the level of consensus con3nue to deepen in the Philippine society – as the Filipinos aaempt to solidify the framework – as the government con3nue to refine the processes – as the Filipinos strive to widen and enrich their understanding of each other to pave the way for new modes of collabora3on
- 19. INITIATIVES OF THE PCSD “The Philippine Council for Sustainable Development”
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- 21. ISSUES AND CONCERNS ADDRESSED • Biodiversity Policy • sustainable agriculture • biotechnology and property rights • community‐based management among others
- 22. PCSD PROVIDED THE Lead Roles to NGOs/Pos in the Implementa3on of NGO/PO‐ini3ated Projects in the Philippines NGOs and Pos contracted for the implementa3on of programs and projects on environment and sustainable development Consor3um of local organiza3ons formed to implement government programs on integrated protected areas
- 23. Ra3fica3on of the Basel Conven3on • The country supported the ra3fica3on of the Basel Conven3on • About hazardous wastes and transboundary movement • Nuclear and chemical wastes
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- 25. Hos3ng of the Interna3onal Experts Group Mee3ng on Opera3onalizing the Economics of Sustainable Development last July 1994 This gathering provided outputs which became the focus of the work of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development
- 26. Integra3ng sustainable development concerns in local development plans Issuance of a memo circular by the DILG designa3ng a focal person in the local government unit Shall be responsible for ensuring that sustainable development concepts are considered in local planning Marilen Manalo Parungao 26
- 27. Issuance of Execu3ve Order no. 247 • Prescribing guidelines and Establishing a Regulatory Framework for the Prospec3ng of Biological and Gene3c resources – Products and Deriva3ves – For Scien3fic and Commercial Purposes and Other Purposes Marilen Manalo Parungao 27
- 28. BUDGET • Budgetary alloca3ons for environmental management from DENR budget • But, budget generally decreasing Marilen Manalo Parungao 28
- 29. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND EFFORTS
- 31. Environmental Impact Assessment and Management • EIA requirement – main means of government for ensuring that environmental dimensions are incorporated into the planning of development projects and programs • Some perceive it as a hindrance to development, yet u3lized and accepted nowadays • Mul3‐par3te monitoring • Environmental Compliance Cer3ficates Marilen Manalo Parungao 31
- 32. POLLUTION CONTROL • Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes Management • Pollu3on Control Law (PD 984) • Industrial Environmental Management Project • Solid Waste Management
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- 34. Forest Protec3on and Management Marilen Manalo Parungao 34
- 35. Biodiversity Conserva3on Marilen Manalo Parungao 35
- 36. Biodiversity Conserva3on • Pawikan Conserva3on Project • Calauit Game Reserve Project • Tamaraw Conserva3on Project • Philippine Eagle Conserva3on Project Marilen Manalo Parungao 36
- 37. Biodiversity Conserva3on • Philippine Flying Lemur Program • Philippine Tarsier Conserva3on Program • Bird Banding Marilen Manalo Parungao 37
- 38. Environmental Educa3on Marilen Manalo Parungao 38
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- 43. A. Thrust No.1 ‐ Sustainable and more producAve uAlizaAon of natural resources to promote investments and entrepreneurship 1. Across Ecosystem a. Maximize physical planning as a development tool for greater and sustained job crea3on b. Create a climate conducive for investments and produc3on 2. Forest Ecosystem a. Open up more forestlands that are denuded or no longer suitable for protec3on forest for development b. Promote investments in permanent produc3on forest areas
- 44. 3. Biodiversity Ini3ate the development and sustainable u3liza3on of biodiversity resources (e.g., promote the establishment of 15 wildlife farms and zoos) 4. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Clearly delineate areas for protec3on, explora3on and u3liza3on through the survey and mapping of mari3me zones star3ng in 2005 with par3cular emphasis on expedi3ng the delinea3on of municipal waters in coastal areas with offshore islands.
- 45. B. Thrust No. 2 ‐ Promote responsible mining that adheres to the principles of sustainable development: economic growth, environmental protecAon and social equity to reduce poverty and benefit local and indigenous communiAes 1. Launch a major program to revive the mining industry
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- 47. C. Thrust No. 3 ‐ Focus and strengthen the protecAon of vulnerable and ecologically fragile areas, especially watersheds and areas where biodiversity is highly threatened 1. orest Ecosystem F Rehabilitate and strengthen protec3on of cri3cal watersheds 2. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Expand coverage and strengthen protec3on of coastal and marine ecosystem 3. Biodiversity Resources a. Delineate 6.336 million hectares na3onwide for protec3on b. Develop Protected Areas into viable management areas
- 48. D. Thrust No. 4 ‐ Create healthier environment for the populaAon 1. Air Improve air quality in major urban centers and reduce air pollu3on (total suspended par3culates or TSP) in Metro Manila by 90 percent to bring air quality within acceptable standard. 2. Water Resources a. General Strategy: Adopt the Integrated Water Resources Management Approach b. Specific Strategies • Potable water for the en3re country by 2010 • Ensure clean water resources for the en3re country through full implementa3on of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act and the Clean Water Act
- 49. 3. Waste a. Improve management of solid waste especially in Metro Manila by fully implemen3ng the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) b. Clean and rehabilitate esteros, especially in eight major esteros in Metro Manila and 32 priori3zed esteros in other urban centers that contributes significantly to flooding, on a sustained basis c. Establish management system and facili3es for toxic and hazardous wastes d. Total phase‐out of ozone deple3ng substances (ODS) consump3on na3onwide
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- 51. 2. Structural Measures a. Keep at the op3mum the conveyance capaci3es of exis3ng river channel floodways, drainage canals, esteros through riverbank protec3on, dredging/desil3ng, observance of river easements, reloca3on of informal sealers, proper disposal of garbage, and efficient maintenance in coordina3on with LGUs; b. Provide adequate flood control and drainage facili3es in all flood/sediment disaster prone areas to mi3gate flooding as well as rehabilitate and improve exis3ng facili3es. The priority flood management projects are as follows:
- 52. FOR NEXT MEETING’S ACTIVITY • FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION • TOPIC: Sustainable Development Project for Waste Management in CAS • Discuss Using the Decision Making Tool via a Formal ReporAng/FGD (with Facilitator)